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Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing. Recommended by Therese Lautua, College Fellow in Indigenous Religion, Committee on the Study of Religion, Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This book is visually stunning, and presents historical and contemporary views, narratives, and photography of Sāmoan tatau. As an indigenous Pacific Catholic myself, I ...
The ever-growing popularity of Polynesian and other Pacific tattooing has come with many misconceptions and idealizations of cultural identity through tatau. Mallon and Galliot effectively challenge these issues while tackling the complexities of tatau origin stories.
27 lut 2019 · Following discussion of the historical consistency of tatau, Mallon and Galliot explore the current state of tatau , along with the realm of contemporary Sa ¯ moan tattooing existing
24 maj 2019 · This beautifully presented book is the first history and social analysis of the Sāmoa tatau. Early accounts by foreign seafarers from 1722 onwards suggest that in the past all Sāmoan men were tattooed, as a rite of passage to manhood.
2 sty 2018 · In this article we explore the history of tattooing, motivations for acquiring a tattoo and its relevance to psychiatric practice. In occasional circumstances, psychiatrists may be required to advise a patient wanting a tattoo.
4 cze 2024 · With a rich history and deep symbolism, ‘tatau’ is a rite of passage and a badge of honor in Samoan society. Let’s delve into the unique world of Samoan traditional tattoos, exploring their origins, significance, and the meticulous process involved in creating these one-of-a-kind piece of art.
One of the world’s most elaborate and richly symbolic systems of body decoration, it was carried out by master tattooists (tufuga), who employed sophisticated tattooing tools of various sizes, tapping them rhythmically with a wooden mallet to apply the designs.
